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08 March 2012, 16:08
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RIBnet admin team
Country: Ireland
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14,894
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Originally Posted by Polwart
I accidentally signed my wife up to their page..... I imagine its a bit like being married to Willk!
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Yup! I signed mine up too - she likes the big orange one with the kitchen and toilet 
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08 March 2012, 16:20
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Salisbury
Boat name: Blue C
Make: XS 600
Length: 6m +
Engine: 125hp Opti
MMSI: 235082826/235909566
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,439
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Originally Posted by Stormforce
If any of the companies on RibNet want to favourite our page, please do let me know so that I can favourite your page back.
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08 March 2012, 16:35
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Member
Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: jersey
Boat name: Martini II
Make: Arctic 28/FC470
Length: 8m +
Engine: twin 225Opti/50hp 2t
MMSI: 235067688
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,030
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Must be pick on me day today, been getting via text from Anchorhandler all morning as well 
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08 March 2012, 17:17
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Kings Lynn
Boat name: Blow 'N' Away
Make: Coastline
Length: 7m +
Engine: Suzuki 175
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 503
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Originally Posted by martini
Must be pick on me day today, been getting via text from Anchorhandler all morning as well |
I'm surprised he's talking to you after you put in the compensation claim! 
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08 March 2012, 17:23
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Member
Country: France
Town: Huisnes sur Mer
Boat name: Raufoss
Make: Avon
Length: 4m +
Engine: Mercury 50
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 789
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Originally Posted by martini
Must be pick on me day today, been getting via text from Anchorhandler all morning as well |
Moooooooooo......... 
Simon
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09 March 2012, 09:20
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Salcombe, Devon, UK
Boat name: BananaShark
Make: BananaShark
Length: 10m +
Engine: 2xYanmar 260 diesels
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,225
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Originally Posted by Stormforce
Likewise, we've added you to our Page's favourites.
I'm not sure whether the BananaShark is a particularly appropriate craft for Powerboat Level 2 training to be honest, but I'm sure it's something our customers can aspire to!
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Actually if you want to race in Marathon classes now you need to have an RYA ticket, sea survival and a VHF, so training is important - luckily I have some experience  and a commercial Yachtmasters so I'm OK!
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Originally Posted by Zippy
When a boat looks that good who needs tubes!!!
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09 March 2012, 10:05
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Trade member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southampton, Solent
Boat name: Yoda, Obi Wan
Make: XS 600 & 700
Length: 7m +
Engine: 115 & 200hp o/b
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 55
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Originally Posted by Cookee
Actually if you want to race in Marathon classes now you need to have an RYA ticket, sea survival and a VHF, so training is important - luckily I have some experience and a commercial Yachtmasters so I'm OK! |
Ah, I was aware of the training requirements for racing, I still don't think I'd let most of our instructors and students loose in a Bananashark!
Do you think there would be much interest from Marathon racers in doing a package deal of either 4 days for PB2, First Aid and VHF, or a 2 1/2 Day Package of PB2 Direct Assessment, First Aid and VHF so they can get their rating?
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10 March 2012, 10:08
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Salcombe, Devon, UK
Boat name: BananaShark
Make: BananaShark
Length: 10m +
Engine: 2xYanmar 260 diesels
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,225
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Originally Posted by Stormforce
Ah, I was aware of the training requirements for racing, I still don't think I'd let most of our instructors and students loose in a Bananashark!
Do you think there would be much interest from Marathon racers in doing a package deal of either 4 days for PB2, First Aid and VHF, or a 2 1/2 Day Package of PB2 Direct Assessment, First Aid and VHF so they can get their rating? |
I would put an offer on Boatmad (ask if it's OK first), and send emails to Home (Round Britain 2012) and the RYA powerboat racing department and let them know what you're offering!
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Originally Posted by Zippy
When a boat looks that good who needs tubes!!!
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13 March 2012, 12:13
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Trade member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southampton, Solent
Boat name: Yoda, Obi Wan
Make: XS 600 & 700
Length: 7m +
Engine: 115 & 200hp o/b
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 55
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Cookee - thanks for that, I'll do as you suggest.
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16 March 2012, 08:47
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Daventry & Beaulieu
Boat name: Tigga2
Make: Ribcraft 4.8
Length: 4m +
Engine: Honda BF50
MMSI: 235900806
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 984
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I'm on Facebook as well
http://www.facebook.com/aslmarine
I made the decision for ASL Marine Training to have a Facebook page INSTEAD of a traditional website. Time will tell if that was a wise decision or a brave mistake.
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16 March 2012, 23:01
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Hamble
Boat name: Worth the wait
Make: Parker
Length: 7m +
Engine: Outboard
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,446
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We too have been on Facebook, Twitter and TripAdvisor. It is a great way to gain a wider "fan" base and spread the word.
For every clinent that comes out with us and then posts pictures/comments about their own experience on their own page, that then goes on to potentially 100's of freinds.
We also encourage clients to "like" our page and to post pictures & comments
Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More
The only downside, is that you must keep updating and making sure that questions or comments are dealt with promptly, but thats business
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17 March 2012, 09:15
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Rosas
Boat name: Conqueror
Make: Valiant
Length: 7m +
Engine: Outboard 150hp Merc
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 549
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I too avoided FB for as long as possible seeing it as the end of traditional comms between friends and family. I really don't like the impersonal "news letter" you receive anally (sic) from people sometimes. Unfortunately, when we started Fleet Dive I realised the benefits and had to succumb. Fleet Dive | Facebook
Would appreciate (and return) any likes.
Oh and IMHO the only benefit I can see from twitter is to use the app to it from FB and use the feed on yr website.
Stormforce I am onto you right now thanx.
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19 March 2012, 11:25
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Trade member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southampton, Solent
Boat name: Yoda, Obi Wan
Make: XS 600 & 700
Length: 7m +
Engine: 115 & 200hp o/b
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 55
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Originally Posted by Courageous
Stormforce I am onto you right now thanx.
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Likewise, we've added you .
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02 April 2012, 16:52
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Glasgow
Boat name: snagglepuss
Make: Shetland
Length: 6m +
Engine: 90 hp Outboard
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 562
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Hi
just started to promote the page and happy to swap like etc but do you really get direct business from this? Our site ranks in google and maybe I am being stupid but I just can not see FB having the same results.
anyway Clyde Outboard Services - Local Business - Gourock, United Kingdom | Facebook
dave
ps Its Cameron not me with the new engine, as you would need a v wide angle on your camera to fit me in!
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02 April 2012, 17:35
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RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - England
Town: Hants
Length: 8m +
Engine: 300hp plus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,072
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Originally Posted by clydeoutboards
Hi
just started to promote the page and happy to swap like etc but do you really get direct business from this? Our site ranks in google and maybe I am being stupid but I just can not see FB having the same results.
anyway Clyde Outboard Services - Local Business - Gourock, United Kingdom | Facebook
dave
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Dave, I would have agreed with you a few years ago, but through The Federation for Small Businesses and also Marine Federation I have attended a few presentations about, facebook, google, twitter and was very surprised at how these sites are continually developing and growing and what surprised me was that the biggest growth is the ages of 25-60 which is usually where the money can be found. As with all these there is an art and I can see many other businesses well ahead with their profiles and therefore more leads/business
As we developed our pages we can see clients viewing images and giving feedback. Slowly I do believe we are seeing some business but Web Site presence and ads with other areas are still generating good work
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11 April 2012, 20:27
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Hampshire
Boat name: Altea 2
Make: Narwhal
Length: 5m +
Engine: 90 Mariner
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 855
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Recent convert too - Compass Trailers on Facebook
I have to admit, the simple editing, ease of use and instant info does seem a positive.
As above - I'll do some trawling of everyone's on here and do some 'liking' too!
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13 April 2012, 23:45
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#37
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Central Belt of Scotland
Boat name: Puddleduck III
Make: Bombard
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50 HP
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,066
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Hi all,
I have just liked a few of you
regards
Scott
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14 April 2012, 10:37
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RIBnet supporter
Country: Iceland
Town: Reykjavik
Boat name: Cheesee
Make: Seaquel 600 XS
Length: 6m +
Engine: Mercury 275 Verado
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,959
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we have 2
ggsjosport
thundercaticeland
Bogi
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